Super Eagles: Eric Chelle calls 7 NPFL Stars for Unity Cup

Nigeria Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has listed seven Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) stars in his squad for this month-end’s Unity...
ACLSPORTS.COM May 20

Kun Khalifat FC Announces Free Entry for Fans in NPFL Season Finale

Kun Khalifat FC President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Amaefula, has confirmed that fans will be welcomed free of charge to the Dan Anyiam...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG May 20

Chelle picks Osimhen, Lookman for Portugal, Poland friendlies, names seven NPFL stars for Unity Cup

In the list released on Wednesday by the Nigeria Football Federation, Chelle handed opportunities to seven players from the Nigeria Premier...
PREMIUM TIMES May 20

Osimhen returns, NPFL stars in as Chelle names Super Eagles for Unity Cup, Portugal, Poland

Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked his Super Eagles’ squad that will battle to retain the Unity Cup Mini-Tournament that it won last year, as [...]
BLUEPRINT.NG May 20

Unity Cup – The Name Of The Seven NPFL Players In Super Eagles Squad

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle picked seven players from teams in the Nigeria Premier Football League in his squad...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 20

2026 President Federation Cup: De Sapele Lions stun Katsina United 5-3 on penalties

By Aderonke Ojo De Sapele Lions Football Club pulled off a major upset on Tuesday, defeating Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Katsina...
NEWSDIARYONLINE.COM May 20

Federation Cup: Tornadoes, Katsina United Bundled Out, Kwara United Escape, Rangers Through

By Amaechi Agbo The 2026 President Federation Cup Round of 64 have turned in unpalatable results with high profile casualties as former champions,...
BESTCHOICESPORTS.COM.NG May 19

President Federation Cup: Tornadoes, Katsina United knocked out

NPFL teams, Niger Tornadoes and Katsina United, have been knocked out by lowly rated oppositions on the first day of the President Federation Cup...
ACLSPORTS.COM May 19

NPFL Shocker! Remo Stars and Enyimba Dragged Into Relegation Battle on Final Day

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has delivered one of its most dramatic seasons in recent history, with defending champions Remo Stars...
SPORTS247 May 19

NPFL’s Afelokhai & Samuel Punch Rivers United Ticket to CAF Champions League

The anticipation and hype surrounding Rivers United were as advertised. Rivers United, overcoming a deficit, ultimately defeated Wikki 3-2 this...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 19

NPFL: Kun Khalifat throw gate open for Wikki Tourists clash 

Kun Khalifat FC President/Chief Executive Officer, Michael Amaefula, has announced that the gates of the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, venue of the...
BLUEPRINT.NG May 19

NPFL: Warri Wolves Won’t Be Relegated — Abdallah Assures Fans

Hassan Abdallah, Head Coach of Warri Wolves, has exclusively told Completesports.com that the Seasiders will not be relegated to the second-tier...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 18

NPFL: Kun Khalifat Opens Gates Free For Wikki Tourists Clash To Rally Fans Against Relegation

Kun Khalifat FC President/Chief Executive Officer, Michael Amaefula, has announced that the gates of the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, venue of the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 18

NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC Braces For Make-Or-Break Clash With Wikki Tourists

As the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season draws to a dramatic close, all eyes turn to the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, where...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 18

NPFL: Warri Wolves target President Federation Cup success

Warri Wolves have resolved to make a positive impact in this year’s President Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. The Seasiders will be up against...
DAILY POST (NG May 18

NPFL: Kun Khalifat expects difficult duel against Wikki Tourists 

Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula, is anticipating a tough battle against Wikki Tourists in their last match of the 2025-26 Nigeria...
DAILY POST (NG May 18

” Nigeria’s best domestic players are not in NPFL” 

Former Super Eagles’ captain and head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has given a knock on the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL), saying the...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM May 18

Football Pundit Lauds S’Eagles Coach’s Efforts In Monitoring NPFL Players 

A well-known football pundit in the state, Chief Christopher Okonkwo, has lauded the efforts and vision of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle for going...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM May 18

Oparaodu Urges Rivers United To Win Katsina United 

Former financial secretary of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt supporters club, Emmanuel Oparaodu, has charged players of the team to go for a...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM May 18

‘We Are Ready For President Federation Cup’ – Rangers Declar

As the countdown to Nigeria’s oldest football competition intensifies, seven-time Nigerian champions and reigning Nigeria Premier Football League...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 17

‘From NPFL Wonderkid to Super Eagles!’ — Ikorodu City’s Michael Atata Earns Unity Cup Call-Up After 16 Clean Sheets

Young Ikorodu City F.C. goalkeeper Michael Atata has officially received his first-ever invitation to the Nigeria national football team ahead of...
SPORTS247 May 17

NPFL Golden Glove race goes to final day

Remarkably, both goalkeepers will go head-to-head on the final day when Ikorodu City host Rangers International in Lagos. The post NPFL Golden...
PREMIUM TIMES May 17

‘Not Ready’ – Maikaba Snubs Young Sensation Ebenezer Harcourt… Names WAFU B U20 Squad

Nigeria’s U20 MNT head coach Abdu Maikaba has named a 35-man squad, without Ebenezer Harcourt, for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Championship in July....
BRILA May 17

NPFL: Obioma laments Abia Warriors’ continental miss 

Abia Warriors forward, Emeka Obioma, has expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s failure to secure a continental ticket. The Umuahia-based club...
DAILY POST (NG May 16

Sporting Lagos Return To NPFL With Continental Ambition, Weekend Spectacle – Enakhena

Sporting Lagos are preparing for life back in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with confidence and clear ambition after dramatically...
NAIJANEWS.COM May 16

NPFL 2025/2026: Rangers, Rivers United head into winner takes all final day showdown

While Rangers attempt to finish the job away from home, Rivers United know their task is brutally simple, win first, then pray for help from...
PREMIUM TIMES May 16

NPFL: Abia Warriors Top Scorer Obioma Laments CAFCC Hopes Collapse After Kun Khalifat Defeat

Emeka Obioma, Abia Warriors’ leading scorer, has lamented his side’s missed opportunity to finish the campaign among the top three teams on the...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 16

The  Nigeria Professional Football League! — Odegbami

Nigeria Professional Football League: The Journey From 1990 To 2026 The 2025/2026 Nigeria Professional Football League season rounds off this...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 16

‘There’s Plenty Of Talent’ Chelle Explains NPFL Tour — Super Eagles Coach Finalises Unity Cup Picks

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed that Nigeria’s domestic league remains full of talented players, although he admitted that not...
SPORTS247 May 15

NPFL 2025/2026 Golden Boot Race: Obaje, Mbaoma, Arumala set for explosive final-day shootout drama

What makes the situation even more fascinating is that several of the league’s top scorers are also directly involved in season-defining fixtures...
PREMIUM TIMES May 15

Foot in both camps: Idah says 'let the better side win' as Rangers, Rivers United battle for NPFL title

Enugu Rangers and Rivers United are in a fierce race for the Nigeria Premier Football League title, heading into the final round of matches next...
ALLNIGERIASOCCER.COM May 15

Eric Chelle Questions NPFL Standards After Nationwide Talent Search

Nigeria’s senior men’s national team head coach, Eric Chelle, has reportedly raised concerns about the overall standard of the Nigeria Premier...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG May 15

Dosu Demands Better Welfare For NPFL Players, Coaches

Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper John Dosu has called for urgent improvements in welfare packages for players and coaches in the Nigeria Premier...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 15

Why NPFL struggles to retain top players — Oliseh

Sunday Oliseh believes the NPFL is losing its best talents too quickly because clubs are failing... The post Why NPFL struggles to retain top...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM May 15

Unity Cup : The 19 Foreign Based Players In Super Eagles Squad

Barring a late minute decision, OwnGoalNigeria.com can exclusively reveal the names of 19 players who will be in the Super Eagles squad for the...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 14

Sunday Oliseh calls for urgent wage reforms to halt player exodus from Nigeria's top flight

Former Nigeria international and coach Sunday Oliseh has renewed calls for significant improvements in player salaries and welfare within the...
AFRICASOCCER.COM May 14

NPFL: Dosu calls for improved welfare for players, coaches

Former Shooting Stars goalkeeper, John Dosu, has called for an improved welfare package for coaches and players in the Nigeria Premier Football...
DAILY POST (NG May 14

NPFL: Austine backs Rivers United to clinch title on final day

Rivers United team manager, Festus Austine, is adamant that his team will win the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, title. The Pride...
DAILY POST (NG May 14

Chelle Laments Poor Quality Of NPFL Games

Head coach of the senior national team of Nigeria Eric Chelle has lamented about the poor quality of the games of the Nigeria Premier Football...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 14

Sunday Oliseh Blows Hot; Declares – ‘Pay Players Well If You Want Them To Stay In Nigeria

Former Super Eagles’ captain and head coach, Sunday Ogorchukwu Oliseh has taken another swipe at clubs in the Nigerian Professional Football League...
SPORTS247 May 14

EXCLUSIVE: Agu Reflects On Super Eagles ‘Tooth Injury Sacrifice’, Backs Chelle; Talks U23 Eagles Job, NPFL Title Race

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Alloy Agu has exclusively told Completesports.com that the tooth injury he suffered during Nigeria’s 1990 Africa Cup...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 14

Football Pundit Lauds Chelle’s Effort In Monitoring Nigeria League Players

A well-known football pundit in the State, Chief Christopher Okonkwo has lauded the efforts and vision of the Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle for...
THETIDENEWSONLINE.COM May 13

NPFL: Controversial Referee Yakubu Adamu Suspended Indefinitely 

Duro Ikhazuagbe  In a swift move to restore the integrity of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Yakubu Adamu, the referee at the centre of...
THISDAYLIVE May 13

Kwara United thank Lagos stakeholders after temporary relocation

Kwara United currently sit 11th on the NPFL table with one game remaining... The post Kwara United thank Lagos stakeholders after temporary...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM May 13

NPFL: Remo Stars Coach Vows To Avoid Relegation

Usman Abd’Allah, the technical adviser of Remo Stars, has declared that his team will retain their place in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 13

Remo Stars Coach Vows To Escape Relegation

Usman Abd’Allah, the technical adviser of Remo Stars, has declared that his team will retain their place in the Nigeria Premier Football League...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 13

Oliseh Urges NPFL Clubs To Fix Player Pay, Benefits

  Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has called on Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs to urgently overhaul how they pay and...
LEADERSHIP.NG May 13

Oliseh: NPFL Clubs Must Improve Financial Structure Of Players

Former Nigerian international Sunday Oliseh has strongly advocated for improved salaries and better treatment for players in the Nigeria...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 13

NPFL: Abia Warriors suspend Amapakabo, Bethel Oji as Shorunmu takes temporary charge

Club management accused the coaching crew of allegedly disregarding directives and tactical advice relating to team selection and in-game...
PREMIUM TIMES May 13

Unity Cup: Ikorodu City’s Arumala leads NPFL contingent in Super Eagles squad

Ikorodu City striker, Joseph Arumala heads the list of home-based players selected by Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle for the 2026 Unity Cup,...
DAILY POST (NG May 13

NPFL: Remo Stars Won’t Be Relegated — Abd’Allah

Remo Stars technical adviser Usman Abd’Allah insisted that his team will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season. The Sky Blue...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 13

NPFL: Abd’Allah upbeat Remo Stars will escape relegation 

Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abd’Allah is confident his team will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season, DAILY POST...
DAILY POST (NG May 13

NPFL: Kwara United hail Lagos fans for support during temporary stay in Onikan

Kwara United have expressed gratitude to football fans in Lagos for their support during the club’s temporary relocation to the city. The chairman...
DAILY POST (NG May 13

NPFL: Oliseh blames poor pay for players exodus

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has said that poor remuneration and unsatisfactory conditions are driving Nigeria Premier Football...
DAILY POST (NG May 13

Unity Cup: NPFL Top Scorer, Six Others Make Super Eagles Squad

The top scorer of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Joseph Arumala top the list of players picked by head coach of the senior national...
OWNGOALNIGERIA.COM May 13

Three NPFL referees suspended over poor officiating in 2026

Several referees have been suspended in the past due to poor officiating, either in awarding unjustified penalties... The post Three NPFL referees...
SPORTINGTRIBUNE.COM May 12

NPFL: Ogunbote optimistic Plateau United will escape relegation

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has urged his players to stay focused in their fight against relegation. The Peace Boys suffered...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL: Nasarawa United boss wants positive end to season 

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has promised that his team will put up a good performance in their final game of the season. The...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL: Kano Pillars won’t be relegated – Babaganaru

Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has assured that the club will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season,...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL 2026 title: Two eternal games await as Rivers United battle Rangers for league crown

The 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season is heading towards one of the most dramatic finishes in recent history, Soccernet.ng...
SOCCERNET NIGERIA May 12

NFF Suspends Referee Yakubu Adamu Over Controversial NPFL Penalty Decision

The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has handed referee Yakubu Adamu an indefinite suspension following his...
SPORTINGLIFE.NG May 12

NPFL: NFF Hands Referee Indefinite Suspension Over Controversial Rangers Penalty

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Refereeing Development Committee has handed referee Yakubu Adamu an indefinite suspension from all league and...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 12

NPFL: Shooting Stars focused on securing continental spot — Lucky Emmanuel

Shooting Stars forward, Lucky Emmanuel, has shifted focus to the team’s final game of the season against against Niger Tornadoes. The Oluyole...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL: NFF suspends referee for poor officiating in Rangers vs Rivers United

The Refereeing Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has suspended a referee, Yakubu Adamu, from all league and football...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL: NFF Suspends Referee Yakubu Adamu Indefinitely Over Controversial Penalty Decision

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee has suspended referee Yakubu Adamu indefinitely from all football-related...
SPORTS247 May 12

Nigeria: NPFL Title Narrows Down to Rangers, Rivers Utd

[This Day] *Bayelsa, Wikki relegated *Survival dog fight looms on final day
ALLAFRICA.COM May 12

NPFL: Babaganaru Positive About Kano Pillars’ Survival Hopes

Kano Pillars technical adviser Mohammed Babaganaru is optimistic the club will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season,...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 12

NPFL: Shorunmu takes interim charge at Abia Warriors 

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu will take temporary charge of Abia Warriors for the remainder of the season, DAILY POST reports....
DAILY POST (NG May 12

NPFL: Abd’Allah speaks on final-day survival target with Remo Stars

The Remo Stars boss also admitted the relegation battle remains dangerously tight heading into the final round of fixtures The post NPFL: Abd’Allah...
PREMIUM TIMES May 12

NPFL: Abia Warriors Suspend Amapakabo, Orji As Shorunmu Takes Interim Charge

Abia Warriors have suspended head coach Imama Amapakabo and his assistant, Bethel Orji, Completesports.com reports. The suspension takes immediate...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 12

NPFL: Istifanus disappointed as Nasarawa United fail to meet season’s target 

Nasarawa United forward, Jofrank Istifanus has expressed disappointment over his team’s failure to secure a continental ticket in the 2025-26...
DAILY POST (NG May 12

Éric Chelle Continues NPFL Talent Search as Rangers Beat Bendel Insurance

Nigeria head coach Éric Chelle was among the spectators at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday as Enugu Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over Bendel...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG May 12

FIFA 2026 World Cup: NPFL clubs to profit from $355m largesse

FIFA has confirmed a significant increase in the Club Benefits Programme for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the total amount rising from $209...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM May 11

NPFL: Abia Warriors suspends Imama Amapakabo, Bethel Oji

Nigeria Premier Football League side Abia Warriors have suspended head coach Imama Amapakabo and club official Bethel Oji from all club activities...
SUNNEWSONLINE.COM May 11

Godwin Obaje One Goal Away From Century Mark in NPFL

  Veteran striker Godwin Obaje moved to within one goal of a historic 100-goal milestone in the Nigeria Premier Football League after scoring twice...
NIGERIAFOOTBALL.NG May 11

NPFL: Musa upbeat Kano Pillars will survive relegation

Kano Pillars captain Ahmed Musa is confident the club will maintain their top-flight status at the end of the season. The four-time Nigeria Premier...
DAILY POST (NG May 11

NPFL Golden Boot Race: Obaje Overtakes Arumala Ahead of Rangers vs Ikorodu City Title Decider in Lagos 

As the Nigeria Premier Football League season heads for a dramatic finale in Lagos, the battle for the Golden Boot could be decided alongside the...
SPORTS247 May 11

NPFL: Coach Sulaiman Brazil Praises Lagos Support, Hails Players’ Survival Spirit vs Enyimba 

Kwara United technical adviser Sulaiman Brazil has praised his players’ determination after their crucial 2-0 victory over Enyimba FC in the...
SPORTS247 May 11

Abd’Allah Addresses Remo Stars’ Fighting Spirit After Dramatic Comeback Victory Over Bayelsa United 

Remo Stars technical adviser, Usman Abd’Allah, has described his side’s hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Bayelsa United in Ikenne as a...
SPORTS247 May 11

NPFL: Ahmed Musa Confident, Rallies Kano Pillars In Survival Fight

Kano Pillars forward/General Manager, Ahmed Musa, has expressed confidence that the club will survive the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League...
COMPLETESPORTS.COM May 11

NPFL: Abia Warriors suspend Amapakabo

  Nigeria Premier Football League side Abia Warriors have suspended head coach Imama Amapakabo and club official Bethel Oji from all club...
BLUEPRINT.NG May 11

NPFL Title Race: Ilechukwu Eyes Final Day Victory in Lagos, Demands Rangers Players Stay Focused

Rangers International technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has urged his players to remain fully focused ahead of their decisive final-day clash...
SPORTS247 May 11

NNL confirms promoted, relegated teams for 2025/26 season

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has confirmed the promotion of four clubs to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, as well as ratified the...
DAILY POST (NG May 11

NPFL: Obaje, Mbaoma, Arumala in battle to emerge top scorer

Rangers striker Godwin Obaje has moved back to the top of the scorers’ chart in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports....
DAILY POST (NG May 11

NPFL: Finidi George Leaves Title in God’s Hand After Rivers United Secure Champions League Spot

Finidi George says Rivers United will approach their final Nigeria Premier Football League match against Katsina United with full determination but...
SPORTS247 May 11

NPFL: Abia Warriors Suspend, Investigate Imama Amapakabo, Bethel Oji as Ike Shorunmu Takes Interim Charge

Nigeria Premier Football League club Abia Warriors FC have suspended Technical Adviser Imama Amapakabo and Chief Coach Bethel Oji over alleged acts...
SPORTS247 May 11

NPFL: Finidi reflects on Rivers United’s win in Bauchi

Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, has commended his players for their bravery in the victory over Wikki Tourists. The Pride of Rivers...
DAILY POST (NG May 11

NPFL: Uzoho delighted with Kun Khalifat FC’ s win over Abia Warriors

Kun Khalifat FC head coach, Obinna Uzoho, has expressed satisfaction with his team’s away win over Abia Warriors. The Owerri-based club beat Abia...
DAILY POST (NG May 11
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